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It is very important to score well in your IELTS exam because a lot of universities consider the marks of this exam to give you scholarships and admission. All the three sections of this exam are equally important. Today we will tell you how you can ace the reading section of your IELTS exam.

1. It is very important to expand your knowledge. For that you must build a routine where you read a variety of texts on a daily basis that develops an understanding in your mind.
2. While appearing for the exam, you will be provided with a different set of instructions for each and every question. Make sure that you start appearing for the questions after reading the complete question and the instructions.
3. It is very important to read every question carefully. Most of the time you can find the answer in your question itself.
4. Write as many sample papers as you can. This will help you in getting an idea of the kind of questions you will be asked in your exam

Austria is a beautiful destination for tourists as millions of people visit it every year. It has wonderful landscapes and natural beauty amazes people from all across the globe. But at the same time Australia has a very good education system. Most of the Australian universities have a criteria of accepting students on the basis of the Pearson Test of English (PET) Exam and C1 Advanced Exam. Students have to pass these two exams in order to be eligible to apply at Australian universities. You will not have to appear for IELTS exams.

The job opportunities in Austria are also really high as compared to other European nations. Jobs especially inte STEM fields are available in abundance for international students.

The biggest advantage of studying in this country is its foldable fees. As an international student you have to pay just Rs.70,000 per semester as your tuition fees on an average. This is lower than most of the European nations and the cost of accommodation is also not very high in this country.

Qatar is a very developed nation which has a lot of universities for international students. It might become really hard for an international student to select the best out of so many options available. Chores list of the top rung University is in Qatar for international students-

1. Qatar University
2. Georgetown University in Qatar
3. Texas A&M University at Qatar
4. Medbay (Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar
5. HEC Paris in Qatar
6. Northwestern University in Qatar
7. Lusail University
8. Cornell University
9. College of the North Atlantic Qatar
10. University of Studies Guglielmo Marconi

Call Qatar has developed its education system over the period of time. In order to attract more and more global students to its universities, it offers a lot of interesting scholarships to international students. Here is a list of international scholarships that you can avail while studying Qatar-

1. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program, 2023
2. Royal Society International Exchange Programme, 2022
3. Banting International Postdoctoral Fellowships, 2022
4. ETS TOEFL Scholarships
5. GSLS Travel Fellowships 2022

Hundred UAE has a lot of famous universities offering diverse courses. Many universities in the UAE offer medical courses to the UAE at an affordable rate. Here is a list of universities in the UAE that you can consider for pursuing your medical degree. 

1. MOHAMMED BIN RASHID UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES (MBRU) 
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY (UAEU) 
3. KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
4. GULF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (GMU)
5. AJMAN UNIVERSITY (AU) 
6. RAK MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (RAKMHSU) 
7. UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH (UOS)

There are a number of scholarships offered by the Australian government to international students. Over the period of time, India and Australia have come into a number of agreements to support the movement of international students from one country to another. The scholarships cover almost all the expenses of an international student including tuition fees, accommodation and other miscellaneous expenses. These scholarship include-

1. Australian government research training scholarships

The scholarship is awarded by the Department of education. The application process and the selection criteria is different among all the universities.

2. CSIRO scholarship programme

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Especially established for all those people who are interested in the field of research. There are annual vacancies in this organization and selected individuals get to be a part of this institution and conduct research among the most famous scientists of the world.

3. Destination Australia scholarship

This scholarship helps in making international students study in Australian universities. The idea behind this scholarship is to empower Australia with the social and economic benefits that international students bring into the country.
 

4. CSIRO Data61 scholarship programme

This scholarship focuses on only STEM related subjects and offers scholarships to students pursuing their PhD.

The idea behind spending so much money on education is to experience good personal development and character development. There is no use of any kind of education if one is not able to become a strong individual in life. Here are some apps that can help you with your personal development as an international student-

1. Goals on track

This is a very useful app as it helps in tracking the progress of your goals.

2. Habitica

This app helps in starting the work early on so that you can complete it on time. It helps you in giving reminders to start your assignments on time. 

3. My Fitness Pal

This app will help you stay fit and healthy. It is a very famous fitness app and has more than 200 million users.

4. Meetup

Meetup is a social media community-based platform for students where they can meet with each other to expand their social network.

After the world wars hit with the Coronavirus pandemic, many universities decided to close their doors for international students. The following years were really tough for international students as they had to sit at their homes patiently while waiting for everything to get normal. Now that everything's back to normal, international education has resumed in its full intensity. But even now almost all the universities of China have not yet opened their doors for international students. China still had a lot of border restrictions that prohibited international students from coming and resuming their education.

But now China is slowly uplifting all those restrictions and students are getting into the country one by one. Many universities have started operating in offline modes. Most of the study abroad consultants are right now booked for China. This means that students are still very much interested in China as it has some of the most popular universities in the world.

As we know, the past two years have been really successful for international education. Since the time the lockdown has been lifted, students are going to different countries to pursue higher education in abundance. This is enough to show the amount of love people have for studying in different countries. While this might come across as interest in education and seeking a better lifestyle, many people say that studying abroad is just a stepping stone for international students who want to migrate permanently to different countries.

 It is a great way to enter a country and get a degree from a university from that country. By doing so it increases your chances of getting a job there. You can easily transfer your student visa to work visa after which you can eventually get a permanent residence in the country. This is a path which is followed by most of the students.

Dance and music schools are not that common to find. If you are someone who is passionate about dance and want to make a career out of it, then it is very important to have good teachers and guidance by your side. It is a very competitive profession but if you have the right skills, you can reach the top and get both fame and money in your life. Here are the world's best dance schools that you can study in the polish your skills and follow your dreams-

1. The Royal Ballet School of London

The school in London is known for giving some of the best dancers to the world. The teachers here are excellent at what they do and make sure that you become a professional dancer through their teachings. All aspiring dances from ages 11 to 19 can become a part of the school.

2. Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, St. Petersburg

This dance school in Russia was established in 1738 and has been running successfully since the last 275 years. It has given the world some of the most well-known dances of all time. Children as young as 10 years can be selected to this dance school depending upon their skills.

3. The Juilliard School, New York City

This is the number one dance school in the United States of America and offers a bachelors in dance to all the students who are interested in this field.

4. NYU Tisch School of the Arts, New York City

This school offers a combined degree of bachelor's in fine arts to students in which they learn a variety of disciplines related to art. In the second year they start learning a variety of disciplines including history, acting, improvisation, music literature, and advanced dance composition.

Many times just after graduating from a high school, we're unable to understand what we want to pursue in our life. Being stuck between passion and profession is a common problem faced by a lot of youngsters. A lot of times we wonder if something that we are passionate about will make us enough money or not. To solve this problem a lot of universities and colleges in the US offer dual degrees. With the help of these degrees you can pursue both your passion as well as your profession. Here are the music schools in the US offering dual degree is to students-

1. Northwestern University

If you are a student who is interested in pursuing music but at the same time want to have a secure career, then Northwestern University is the right place for you. They offer dual degrees teaching music with a lot of other disciplines. The courses offered at these universities including-

• Music and Liberal Arts 
• Music and Communication 
• Music and Education and Social Policy 
• Music and Engineering 
• Music and Journalism

2. Harvard College

Harvard is an Ivy League college and still offers dual degrees to students. It has collaborated with a lot of other universities through which it is able to carry out this dual degree program. A very famous five year program by Harvard college includes obtaining a three years bachelors of arts degree from the Harvard college and a two year Masters in music from NEC.

3. University of Michigan

This university not only offers multiple and dual degrees but also offers flexible programmes. It has a school of The School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD).

Turkey is a very beautiful country which is famous for its history and architecture. It attracts hundreds of tourists annually and has breathtaking views and tourist locations. But at the same time studying in Turkey is also quite affordable. Turkey has some of the best universities in the world and provides top-class educational facilities to students. Here is the list of the best universities in Turkey if you are interested in studying there is an international student-

1. Bo?aziçi University, ?stanbul
2. Koc University, ?stanbul
3. Middle East Technical University, Ankara
4. Bilkent University, Ankara
5. Hacettepe, Ankara
6. Istanbul University, ?stanbul
7. Istanbul Technical University, ?stanbul
8. Ankara University, Ankara
9. Bilgi University, Eyüp Sultan
10. Sabanc? University, Tuzla

Studying in Turkey comes with a lot of benefits. The government of Turkey offers a lot of scholarships to international students in order to attract them to the country for studying purposes. Here's a list of scholarships you can avail as an international student was studying at university in Turkey-

1. Türkiye Burslari Scholarship (Turkish Government Scholarship):
2. Bilkent University Scholarship:
3. Koç University Scholarship:
4. ?4. TÜB?TAK Scholarship:
5. Sabanci University Scholarship:
6. Islamic Development Bank Scholarship

Most of the students who study at expensive higher educational institutes have a single goal of earning a lot of money. The reason behind studying and working so hard is to be able to get a high-paying job. There are some disciplines that make more money than the others. Here is a list of the most high-paying jobs that will make you the most money in 2023-

1. Cardiologist

These are the doctors who treat patients with heart ailments. On an average a cardiologist can earn around US$351,827.

2. Anesthesiologist

These doctors look out after giving anesthesia to patients who require it during a surgery. On an average they earn around US$326,296.

3. Surgeon

Surgeons are required in almost all hospitals. Currently they are one of the most demanded professionals around the world. On an average as a surgeon you can earn around US$216,248 per year.

4. Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists are doctors who specialize in treating people with mental health disorders and also can prescribe medications to them. They can earn around US$224,577 per year.

France's study abroad destination has become more and more popular among students over the years. Contrary to the common belief, studying in France is actually very affordable as French universities do not have very high tuition fees. Campus France which is a branch of the French government has 14 different offices in India. It helps Indian students in applying for a student visa to France and getting accepted into French universities. According to a recent survey which was done among Indian students studying in France, it was found out that 70% of the Indians were studying a management degree. 11% of the students are pursuing a course in engineering. Rest 19% of the students are studying various courses in disciplines such as humanities, fashion, Law, social sciences and literature et cetera. For the academic year 2021 to 2022, around 6000 students from India went to study in France. Looking at this data we can analyze that France is a good destination for studying a management course. 

Many Indian students are interested in studying in the UAE. The United Arab Emirates is a beautiful country with breathtaking buildings and infrastructure. Over the years they have established themselves as one of the best education providers on a global level. Every year many students from different parts of the world go to study in the UAE. As a result there are many scholarships that the government offers to international students. Here is a list of all the scholarships offered by the UAE to Indian students-

1. Outstanding Academic Excellence Scholarships
2. Scholarships for Undergraduate Programmes at BITS Pilani, Dubai
3. 2022 Masdar Institute Fully Funded Master Scholarships
4. International Student Tuition Scholarships
5. Master Research Teaching Scholarship (MRTS)
6. Zayed University Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
7. SP Jain Center of SPG Management Global MBA Program
8. The Indian High School Dubai Scholarships
9. HH Sheikh Hamdan Scholarships
10. The SKP Scholarship (Pathak Scholarships)

The UAE has many top ranked universities that feature among the most prestigious universities of the world. As an international student you might not be able to understand which one is the best for you. Today we have bought for your list of the top ranked institutions in the UAE-

1. United Arab Emirates University
2. University of Sharjah
3. American University of Sharjah (AUS)
4. Canadian University of Dubai
5. Ajman University
6. American University in Dubai
7. University of Dubai
8. Zayed University UAE
9. The British University in Dubai - BUiD
10. Gulf Medical University

According to a recent survey which was conducted among international students, it was found out that most of the students selected university on the basis of the availability of money. Mani played a huge role in deciding which university they will be going to. A lot of times a student is selected into the most prestigious universities of the world. But the unavailability of money creates an obstruction. As a result the student has to go to another University which is affordable and within budget.

As we all know that scholarships are available in only a limited quantity. Not every student can get a scholarship or financial aid. Studying abroad can be extremely expensive, especially in countries like the US and the UK where the average tuition fee is US$20,000 annually. On top of that you have to spend money on your accommodation and other expenses such as food and travel.

It's safe to say that spending money on an expensive University doesn't guarantee success. Not all the exceptional universities in the world charge fees which are too high for the students.

But there are many universities in the world which are among the top ranked universities. Some examples of these universities include MIT and Oxfords. This is why it is always sad that you must take the decision very carefully and choose what is best for you.

As a tax graduate your chances of finding a job are more than people who have graduated with other degrees. This is because due to scientific advancement, IT sector has seen a lot of growth in the past few years. The employment scenario in IT sector is also quite Ko positive. This is the reason why more and more students are choosing courses in the STEM region. Here are the countries that will offer you a work visa as a skilled foreign graduate in Tech-

1. Canada

Canada offers a work visa to skilled tech graduates. It is currently going through a shortage of labor. This is why skilled laborers are welcomed in the country.

2. Germany

Germany is known as the European hub of the IT sector. In order to get a work visa in Germany, you must secure a job for yourself first. After that you must ensure that you have a past experience of at least three years.

3. Portugal

Portugal is becoming more and more famous among MNCs as the new start-up hub. This is the reason why it is experiencing a boom in the Tech employment sector. The country has a special Tech visa through which you can work and live there.

4. UK

The UK recently started The Global Talent Visa scheme. Under this scheme you can immigrate to the UK and secure yourself a job as a skilled employee.

Portugal is a very beautiful country. Recently it is becoming famous for being the top choice of a lot of MNCs and start-ups. As a result the employment sector here is strengthening day by day. The country has a lot of jobs for its natives as well as immigrants. You can study at university in Portugal and continue to work there.There are a lot of scholarships that international students can avail in Portugal. These include-

1. Global Excellence scholarships 2023/4
2. Fully funded UKRI CDT Artificial Intelligence at Swansea University
3. Asylum Seekers and Refugees Scholarship
4. Saint Patrick's Day Greening Scholarship
5. Taught Master's Scholarships
6. Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship.